Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: January 16, 2019, 11:00 amIf you’ve ever watched “The Price is Right,” you know that the only way to win is to be the one to correctly guess the price of the item you want without going over! That means your guess must be just slightly under the retail […]
The Best Time to List Your House? TODAY!
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: January 10, 2019, 11:00 amYou may have heard that the housing market is softening. There is no doubt that buyer traffic has decreased. There are fewer purchasers in the market than there were last month and at this time last year. What you may not have heard, however, is […]
Want to Get the Most Money from The Sale of Your Home? Use These 2 Tips!
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: January 7, 2019, 11:00 amEvery homeowner wants to make sure they maximize their financial reward when selling their home. But how do you guarantee that you receive the maximum value for your house? Here are two keys to ensure that you get the highest price possible. 1. Price it […]
Top Renovations to Complete Before You Sell Your House [INFOGRAPHIC]
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: January 4, 2019, 11:00 am Some Highlights: If you are planning on listing your house for sale this year, here are the top four home improvement projects that will net you the most Return on Investment (ROI). Minor bathroom renovations can go a long way toward improving the quality […]
Why You Should Not For Sale By Owner
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: December 31, 2018, 11:00 amIn today’s market, as home prices rise and a lack of inventory continues, some homeowners may consider trying to sell their homes on their own, known in the industry as a For Sale by Owner (FSBO). There are several reasons why this might not be a good […]
Where is the Housing Market Headed in 2019? [INFOGRAPHIC]
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: December 28, 2018, 11:00 am Some Highlights: Interest rates are projected to increase steadily throughout 2019, but buyers will still be able to lock in a rate lower than their parents or grandparents did when they bought their homes! Home prices will rise at a rate of 4.8% over […]
24 Hours that Suddenly Improved the Market
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: December 27, 2018, 11:00 amThis year started strong for real estate, but then the market began to soften. Home inventory in the starter and move-up categories dwindled to almost nothing, mortgage rates were projected to rise, and home sales had decreased for several months in a row. To many, […]
Buyers Are Looking for Your Home, Now [INFOGRAPHIC]
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: December 21, 2018, 11:00 am Some Highlights: Existing home sales are currently at an annual pace of 5.32 million and have increased on a monthly basis for the last two months. The inventory of existing homes for sale remains below the 6-months needed for a normal market and is […]
4 Quick Reasons NOT to Fear a Housing Crash
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: December 20, 2018, 11:00 amThere is a lot of uncertainty regarding the real estate market heading into 2019. That uncertainty has raised concerns that we may be headed toward another housing crash like the one we experienced a decade ago. Here are four reasons why today’s market is much […]
Why Houses DO NOT Sell in a Strong Market
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: December 18, 2018, 11:00 amAs we approach the end of the year, many homeowners find themselves asking the question, “If we’re currently in a strong real estate market, why won’t my house sell?” Below are the 5 most common reasons why a listing contract will expire: 1. The Price […]